A Holistic Analysis of A Good Man is Hard to Find

Abstract: A Good Man is Hard to Find by Mary Flannery O'Connor is a gothic short story with a strong religious flavor. Using heavy, dark and profound words, O 'Connor shows us the nature of human beings, original sin, through the extraordinary art of irony. Following this short story, we can get a better understanding of her unique views on life, modern civilization and religion.
Key words: O'Connor story; irony; original sin; modern civilization
Author: Tang Xianglin, School of Foreign Languages, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)